Good Morning!!

I use 5 lb weights and they are still a bit much, so Im probably going to be sticking with them for a while. Today still kicked my butt but was a little easier than yesterday because I wasnt as sore. I was able to do more of the cardio part without stopping as much too. The only thing is that I used my heart rate monitor for the first time with this work out and I didnt burn as many calories as MFP says when I log it as circuit training. A little dissapointing but at least I have an accurate burn. Keep pushing everyone :-)

Day 3 accomplished. I usually take a sip of water at several of the transitions. Not really a break. I am still doing the girl push ups too. Still pretty sore but I feel good knowing that I am doing something that will make me strong and healthy. I have been thinking about adding some extra cardio in the evenings, a run or a bike ride, but it has been soooo hot.

Today was a bit harder for me. I think it may be because I didn't sleep well last night sue to the heat. I just felt drained and lacked energy. I completed my workout but struggled with some of the cardio like jumping jacks and jump rope. *sigh* However, my soreness is going away and I'm feeling stronger, just need to work on building my energy levels.

Day 3 done! Added 60 mins. of yoga too. Make sure everyone is taking measurements instead of just weighing. I'm already losing some inches but not weight so be mindful of that and don't give up ????

You got this buddy....And anyone notice how much the "advanced" girl cheats??! My friend and her husband started doing this before I did and she talked about during one of the moves he farted really loud and without skipping a beat said "You hear THAT?! That's just the fear leaving your body!!" HAHA :laugh:

Hey-ya "buddy" lol...you are hilarious! Proud of you! Can't wait till you move back!!!!

Well, I'm getting the shredding in late tonight, but better later than never, right? Been running around since early morning & still feeling my thighs burn from the previous days. Got home & got to put the trash out to the curve in a down pour of rain! Awesome "cool down" before my SWEATY workout! Now for some serious maintenance - I'm hitting the shower!

And yes, I'm about to put on some good workout music too, but then pause so I can listen to the last bicycle count down at the end too! Most favorite part!

I'm going to take my measurements tonight & will retake measurements every 10 days. I'm waiting till I hit day 30 to weigh so I can give myself that WOW factor! I'm pumped!

Proud of all of us! 27 more days to go!

HAVE lost almost an inch in my arms over past week though! That shows me a lot more then a stupid scale!

I was just wondering..for the ladies that do this first thing in the morning, do you do the w/o on an empty stomach? I do...i eat my breakfast right after....just wondered what y'all were doing.

Here's my daily routine:

I do my Shred first thing in the morning as soon as I get out of bed. I have a half/full glass of water and then I start. I don't eat until after. I'm not a breakfast person so it doesn't bother me to wait a bit. I know it's recommended to eat within an hour of waking up but I'm just not hungry. I get up, I shred, I shower, I get ready for work, and then I eat once I get to work. Usually about 2-2.5 hours after I get up. I have a desk job so not a whole lot of movement, but I try to get up once an hour for a walk down the hallway. I usually have to go to the washroom anyways with all the water I'm drinking. *sigh*

When I get home from work, I eat dinner, let it settle, then I do Jillian's Ripped in 30 workout. It's similar to the 30 day shred. Seems to be a few minutes longer although I'm not sure why cause its based on the same concept as the 30 day shred. After my ripped workout, I take my dog for a quick 10 min walk around the block and then I'm done. (he's a pug so around the block is about as much as he can handle...lol)

The scale calls my name every morning!! I can't help but jump on it before my shower. I never really stay on to get a full read, just long enough to know if I'm up or down. I do my official weigh on someone else's scale every 2 weeks.

Thank God, day 3 done!! It a little more difficult to get through the workout, although maybe more mental than physical because I waited too late in the afternoon to work out and having to think about doing it all day. Will strive to get 30 DS done in the A.M. However, I'm so proud of myself and each of you for kicking butt these 3 days!! 27 more to go!! We got this!!

SO proud of you !!!!!! What a day you have!

Hey buddies!

I was surprised to see that my endurance was up today after I got warmed up.

I need to buy a measuring tape... Walmart? Target?

Day 3 is officially done for me now, I was traveling yesterday so there was no time for it so I rested, although I did do a couple jogging sprints at a rest stop on the way home, I was getting stiff from all the sitting in the car.

Today was better, and no real pain since I rested yesterday (which made it easier to muscle through). I do think for some of the moves I definitely could use some 5lb weights over the 2 lb ones I am currently using. I plan to due 2 more days, rest Sunday then try to get 5 in a row. I will probably follow the same pattern for the other 2 levels as well.